Drive Me Crazy
Kaytranada Lyrics


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I'm here and y'all know they've been waitin' for me
Since I was 15, now I'm Yella, a hundred miles and runnin'
Easy come and easy go, that's why I work 'til midnight
I'm out of town, shorty very, dirty on the turnpike
My piss clean, I caught a case of happens to the best
The lawyer said don't smoke
I'm like, "Good lord, buddha keep me blessed"
I'm buyin' Nike stock when I see these checks
Motivated by niggas because it's bigger than me
I know that, I might go back to my old shit
Bring the fro back, that's a throwback, yeah
Watch your mouth, why you tryna talk like you know somethin'?
My competition is myself, therefore I ain't worried 'bout no one
Not a soul, pot of gold
Lookin' like a stain, niggas'll wet your mud
Leave you behind yourself, you're playin' catch up
Boy is that your blood?
Cause I done blew inside my mind since I first wrote a rhyme
Y'all all late, rappers be stuck in the booth, I'm All State
They're imposters, steak and lobster
Surf my turf, better wear your chopper
Next to Oprah at the opera, okay
If you had

Everything you'd ever wanted
Right in front of me, what's it gonna be?
The lights and the drugs and the girls finally drives me crazy
Drives me crazy

Gotta love it though, they're hatin', homie
I be on Sunsets then go back to 68th and Stony
Cooked out my basement
Dropped my tape and got my homies' placements
I'll play the keys in my sleep on the beach, that's a dream vacation
Say you ain't heard, I'll let you lie, just know you digged your grave
No turnin' back once you done found that that's the hand you played
Game over, on the drivin' range in the Range Rover
Halfway sober with my middle finger up, fuck these hoes
I'm a tiger in the jungle
In the middle of the summer with the wood on me and a fiend for the snow
(White girl?) She a fiend for the blow, I'm a G, to the code
You know me, I need Keke Palmer off TLC for that T.O.P
Keys to the Jeep and the deed to the boat
Y'all cruisin', y'all losin'
Yeah I make pop music but I'm still king with the flow
This what you should've been thinkin' about

Picture everything you ever want, want, want, want
Right in front of you
The lights and the drugs and the girls finally drives me crazy
Drives me crazy, drives me crazy
Drives me crazy, drives me crazy
Drives me crazy, drives me crazy

Drive me crazy, drive me crazy
Drive me crazy, drive me crazy




Drive me crazy, drive me crazy
Drive me crazy, drive me crazy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kaytranada's "Drive Me Crazy" reveal a story of self-reflection, hustle and success. The rapper, sounding confident and in control, takes us through the various stages of his rise. He touches on his early struggle, through mistakes and hard work, and then enjoys the fruits of his labor as he flexes his pop prowess, fame and financial success, but he remains committed to a larger purpose beyond himself despite the distractions that life on the fast lane brings.


The chorus, β€œEverything you’d ever want, right in front of me, what’s it gonna be? The lights, the drugs, the girls finally drive me crazy” tells of temptations that come with success, how they are hard to resist, and how they end up consuming people if not well managed. This could mean friends or perhaps entering addiction to drugs based on how the listener interprets it, but it represents distractions that could derail the path to success. The verses focus on motivation, past mistakes, and perseverance - β€œMy competition is myself, therefore I ain't worried 'bout no one not a soul, pot of gold…” proving to himself that he can always do better.


In summary, β€œDrive Me Crazy” is a track about staying focused despite distractions, reaching success, and recognizing that the journey is deeper than the ego.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm here and y'all know they've been waitin' for me
I have arrived and my fans have been eagerly anticipating my presence


Since I was 15, now I'm Yella, a hundred miles and runnin'
I have been in the music industry since I was 15, and have made significant strides in my career since then


Easy come and easy go, that's why I work 'til midnight
I am aware of how quickly success can be achieved and then lost, so I work hard until midnight to maintain my position


I'm out of town, shorty very, dirty on the turnpike
I am out of town and there is a woman who is very interested in me, who I met while driving on the turnpike


My piss clean, I caught a case of happens to the best
Even though I have no drug problems, I have still faced legal issues, which can happen to even the most successful of people


The lawyer said don't smoke, I'm like, "Good lord, buddha keep me blessed"
My lawyer has cautioned me not to smoke, but I believe that blessings from Buddha will keep me safe


I'm buyin' Nike stock when I see these checks
When I receive my payments, I invest them in Nike's stock


Motivated by niggas because it's bigger than me
I am motivated by my peers because my success is for a greater purpose than just myself


I know that, I might go back to my old shit
I am aware that I might return to my old style of music despite my current success


Bring the fro back, that's a throwback, yeah
I might return to my throwback style by growing out my afro


Watch your mouth, why you tryna talk like you know somethin'?
Be careful of what you say, you don't actually know what you're talking about


My competition is myself, therefore I ain't worried 'bout no one
My only competition is myself, so I am not worried about competing with anyone else


Not a soul, pot of gold
No one is a threat, instead I see opportunity for success


Lookin' like a stain, niggas'll wet your mud
I look like a small, insignificant person, but others will still try to harm me


Leave you behind yourself, you're playin' catch up
I will distance myself from you, and you will struggle to keep up with me


Boy is that your blood?
Are you really my family, or just an acquaintance pretending to be related?


Cause I done blew inside my mind since I first wrote a rhyme
I have been consumed with music ever since I began writing rhymes


Y'all all late, rappers be stuck in the booth, I'm All State
Other rappers are slow to release new music, while I am like an All State athlete in my ability to quickly produce new tracks


They're imposters, steak and lobster
Others in the music industry are fakes who are only after luxury items


Surf my turf, better wear your chopper
You better come prepared if you want to challenge me in my domain


Next to Oprah at the opera, okay
I have reached great heights and have been invited to sit next to Oprah at an opera


If you had everything you'd ever wanted right in front of me, what's it gonna be?
If you were faced with all the success and opportunity you have ever wanted, what would you choose?


The lights and the drugs and the girls finally drives me crazy
Even though I have achieved everything I wanted, the excitement of fame and its associated lifestyle can still be overwhelming


Gotta love it though, they're hatin', homie
Despite the struggles of fame, I still enjoy it, even though others may hate on me


I be on Sunsets then go back to 68th and Stony
I am comfortable moving between different environments, such as the luxurious Sunset Strip and my old neighborhood of 68th and Stony


Cooked out my basement
I created and produced my music from my own basement studio


Dropped my tape and got my homies' placements
I released my music and was grateful that my friends were able to secure placements for it


I'll play the keys in my sleep on the beach, that's a dream vacation
Playing music on the beach is my ideal vacation, where I can even do it while sleeping


Say you ain't heard, I'll let you lie, just know you digged your grave
If you claim to not have heard of me, I'll let you keep up your pretense, but know that your musical career is doomed


No turnin' back once you done found that that's the hand you played
Once you've found success in music, you can't go back to the way things were before


Game over, on the drivin' range in the Range Rover
The game has ended, and I am now relaxing on the driving range in my Range Rover


Halfway sober with my middle finger up, fuck these hoes
I am partially sober and angry at women who have wronged me


I'm a tiger in the jungle, in the middle of the summer with the wood on me and a fiend for the snow
I am a fierce animal in any environment, such as a jungle, and I am equipped with both firearms and a desire for cocaine


(White girl?) She a fiend for the blow, I'm a G, to the code
This woman is addicted to cocaine, but I remain true to my gangster code of behavior


You know me, I need Keke Palmer off TLC for that T.O.P
I require a particular type of woman, specifically someone like Keke Palmer from the girl group TLC, for my T.O.P


Keys to the Jeep and the deed to the boat
I own both a Jeep and a boat, and I have the keys and paperwork to prove it


Y'all cruisin', y'all losin'
While you are coasting through life, you are losing steam and falling behind


Yeah I make pop music but I'm still king with the flow
Although I focus on pop music, I still have complete control of my rapping abilities


Drive me crazy, drive me crazy
The excitement and pressure of the music industry can be overwhelming




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Louis Kevin Celestin, Victor Mensah, Alan Hawkshaw

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Comments from YouTube:

@skottie222

It's 2022...this song is forever unfuckwithable πŸ’«

@ThePhillkillv2

The Vic - Kaytranada timeline was wild.

@skottie222

@@ThePhillkillv2 it was literally epic...they came out with so many bops together. We need another collab!

@come_on_barbie_123

I keep coming back to this one too

@carrotbear

2023 πŸ”₯

@tonymistreacts4158

Almost 2024 πŸ˜‚

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@Dragonaut111

beat is ill as fuck

@justino3950

2nd this.. the lyrics are below average tho.

@24hrmob43

Dragonaut111 Beat is complete πŸ”₯, but the lyrics average? vic went dumb ma nigga.

@pvva8911

bruh... the beat switch is INSANE on the album version

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